DO - Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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A l u m n i a n d D e v e l o p m e n t<br />
Building our future together<br />
By Sharon Zimmerman<br />
This year has proven to be one <strong>of</strong> exciting changes.<br />
In January 2007, the <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> alumni affairs and development merged in order to create a more<br />
unified outreach effort to our graduates and friends <strong>of</strong> the college. As a result <strong>of</strong> the reorganization,<br />
I’ve been named director <strong>of</strong> medical development and executive director <strong>of</strong> alumni affairs. While<br />
I’ll continue to oversee alumni programs at the college, most <strong>of</strong> my time will be dedicated to furthering<br />
the college’s fundraising efforts and working with you to enhance the alumni donor base.<br />
Our new director <strong>of</strong> alumni affairs, Jill Harman, who joined the <strong>of</strong>fice in May, is now responsible<br />
for planning alumni programs and events. Jill had been the associate director <strong>of</strong> admissions for the past<br />
five years, and she brings a wealth <strong>of</strong> knowledge about the college to her new position. Her energy and<br />
enthusiasm are unlike any I’ve seen, and if you haven’t already heard from Jill, you will. One <strong>of</strong> her first<br />
projects is to develop an easy way for you to stay in touch with us and for us to communicate with you.<br />
She has a lot <strong>of</strong> ideas and is interested in your input. Her e-mail address is: harmanj@ohio.edu.<br />
It is also my pleasure to welcome Jeffrey Stanley, D.O. (’82), as president <strong>of</strong> the Society <strong>of</strong> Alumni<br />
and Friends. Dr. Stanley joins the board after 20 years <strong>of</strong> practice as a vascular surgeon in Cleveland,<br />
<strong>Ohio</strong>. He was president <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Osteopathic</strong> Association in 2004, and in 2005 was recognized<br />
by OU-COM as Alumnus <strong>of</strong> the Year for his pr<strong>of</strong>essional achievements and for service to his alma<br />
mater. Also new to the board are Daryl Sybert, D.O. (’86), vice president, and Timothy Barreiro,<br />
D.O. (’97), secretary.<br />
Under Dr. Stanley’s leadership, the board has created several committees that will <strong>of</strong>fer suggestions<br />
concerning improved communication among alumni, and concerning alumni involvement in student<br />
recruiting, curricula and teaching, continuing medical education and development. It’s an exciting<br />
time to be an OU-COM graduate.<br />
I would like to thank Thomas Anderson, D.O. (’83), former president <strong>of</strong> the OU-COM Society<br />
<strong>of</strong> Alumni and Friends, for his three years <strong>of</strong> dedicated service to the board and to the Society.<br />
Dr. Anderson has just completed his first year <strong>of</strong> a three-year term on the <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni<br />
Association Board <strong>of</strong> Directors, where he’s representing 188,000 graduates. Congratulations Dr.<br />
Anderson!<br />
Congratulations also are in order for board member William ‘‘Rusty’’ Emlich, D.O. (’86), who<br />
was installed as president <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Osteopathic</strong> Association June 22, 2007.<br />
It remains our goal to engage each <strong>of</strong> you into the life <strong>of</strong> the college, whether through your time, talents<br />
or resources. Alumni are vital to the future <strong>of</strong> OU-COM’s continued success, and we look forward to a<br />
lasting relationship with you.<br />
To learn about supporting the<br />
integrated learning and research<br />
facility with a gift, contact Sharon<br />
Zimmerman, 740.593.2176.<br />
26 www.oucom.ohio.edu